Event Planner Assistant
Salary

Event Planner Assistants in the United States pull down an average of $13.77 per hour. Location is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by career length. Unfortunately, some people in this line of work are without benefits — slightly more than half lack coverage. On the flip side, close to one-half have medical insurance and one-third receive dental plans. The majority of workers are highly satisfied with their job. Female Event Planner Assistants far outnumber their male contemporaries among survey respondents. The information for this snapshot was generated by responses to the PayScale salary survey.

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

Find Out Exactly What You Should Be Paid

Job Description for Event Planner Assistant

An event planner assistant works alongside an event planner or special events coordinator. He or she is expected to carry out any delegated tasks to facilitate setting up and executing gatherings such as weddings, birthdays, anniversary parties, corporate meetings, and presentations. The event planner typically creates an overall plan and serves as a liaison to the client; the event planner assistant typically works behind the scenes to execute the concept.

The event planner assistant performs a number of tasks related to coordination and logistics. He or she may secure the venue, confirm availabilities, and arrange any necessary outside labor such as bartenders, servers, and valets as necessary. Event planner assistants also arrange for equipment and material rentals for anything from plates and tables to audio visual equipment.

As the event planner organizes an event's details for a client, he or she may look for options on a variety of details, requiring the assistant to prepare briefs for each of these choices and cost estimates. The assistant may even participate in the budgeting phase of an event by soliciting bids for the event planner to consider. Additionally, when planned events take place, the assistant helps supervise the performance of staff and helps adapt to any last-minute changes to the original plan. If cleanup is required, the assistant typically oversees this and arranges for the return of any rented equipment.

For event planner assistant positions, employers generally require extensive practical experience working with large gatherings in a hospitality environment. Assistants typically work long hours when helping finalize event details and may be required to be available evenings and weekends.

Common Career Paths for Event Planner Assistant

Plan your career path. Drag job titles to investigate a particular path and click on a link to see where particular career can lead.

Though it's uncommon, some Event Planner Assistants move into roles as Event Managers, where pay is an average $48K per year. It is quite typical for Event Planner Assistants to transition into roles as Event Coordinators or Event Planners, where reported median earnings are $6K and $13K higher per year.